Use Less of Everything...(And Don't Bathe the Kids Everyday!)

We are all drawn to headlines like "How to Save More Money"...or "How to Pay Off Debt".  But deep down, we know mostly that saving money and living debt-free involves a way of thinking that becomes your life.  (Thus the Dave Ramsey idiom..."Live like no one else now so you can live like no one else later.")

At the core, saving money is about a mindset of using less--of everything.  And evaluating purchases, understanding that money leaks away before you realize it.

Over the years, I've tried to make an effort to be conscious of consumable products, trying to use as little as possible.  What most people don't realize is that just like spending a little here and there adds up to a lot, the same principle applies to small savings.  Don't underestimate the small savings!

See how little you can use of the following:

• Dish detergent
• Shampoo/soap
• Toilet paper
• Central heat/air
• Make-up
• Deodarant
• Cleaner
• Food ;-)

In a Shoe had a great little post on "If it ain't dirty, don't wash it!"  That's our philosophy too!  Anything from children to towels...let's be practical!